Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
C8D0C8
RGB
200, 208, 200
HSL
120, 8%, 80%
HSB
120, 4%, 82%
CMYK
4, 0, 4, 18
LAB
83, -4, 3
LCH
83, 5, 143
OKLCH
0.85, 0.01, 145
XYZ
57, 62, 64
LUV
83, -4, 5
HWB
120, 78%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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